Selous Game Reserve Safaris

The Selous is Tanzania's largest game reserve, in fact it is the largest in Africa and is classified a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Selous is usually the major feature of a Southern Circuit safari, and holds the promise of untold chances to explore.
A massive wilderness area four times the size of the Serengeti, the Selous Game Reserve supports some of the biggest herds left in Africa. An estimated 30,000 elephant and 200,000 buffalo, as well as large herds of a variety of game call the reserve home. There are plenty of hippo and crocodiles, wildebeest, hartebeest, kudu, sable antelope, eland, reedbuck, bushbuck, zebras and giraffe. It is also a very good place to see rare and endangered African wild dogs (also called hunting dogs). A birder's paradise, expect to see a huge number of species, with around 450 birds having been recorded in the park.

An estimated 30,000 elephants and 200,000 buffalo

Boat trips along the Rufiji River and walking safaris

A hotspot for the rare African wild dog

Exclusive camps and lodges

One of the largest reserves in the world - four times the size of the Serengeti

The Rufiji River runs through the Selous, pretty much bisecting it into a northern and southern section, with most people tending to visit the area to the north of the river. Visitor numbers to the reserve are relatively low compared to those found in Tanzania's northern parks, which is partly Selous' attraction, especially to people returning to Tanzania for a second visit.

The park offers back-to-nature walking safaris along with boat trips along the river and more conventional vehicle safaris. There are several very good camps and exclusive lodges here to choose from, some based on the banks of the river and practically guaranteeing incredible game viewing on your doorstep. A Selous Game Reserve safari is best enjoyed between June - October and in January - early February, although visiting in the green season is equally good.

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